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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Natural England
Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment.
Made Smarter - West of England
Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the West of England area.
Free courses in England
Free training for business owners and those who are looking to start up.
Space North East England
Space North East England offers opportunities and partnerships to unlock market opportunities within the North East of the England.
Business Support Service for England
You can contact the government’s Business Support Service for free advice.
Sport England - Movement Fund
Grants for non-profit organisations with projects aiming to help people take up sports.
West of England Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset in the South West.
Bedford Rural England Prosperity Fund
Grant funding to support rural businesses in Bedford develop new products and facilities.
East of England Regional Growth Loan Scheme
Growth loans for businesses in the East of England.
Rural England Prosperity Fund - Dover
Fund is being used to introduce a new grant scheme for rural businesses and communities
Torridge & North Devon Rural England Prosperity Fund
A range of grant funds for rural businesses in the area.
Rural England Prosperity Fund - Somerset
Grant funding for rural businesses.
South Staffordshire Rural England Prosperity Fund
Capital funding to help small business growth, community projects and farm diversification in South Staffordshire.
Repair Grants for Heritage at Risk - Historic England
Grants for the repair and conservation of historic buildings, monuments and landscapes in England.
Rural England Prosperity Fund - West Yorkshire
Grants are available. Grant support of between £10,000 and £50,000 is available for eligible projects at intervention rates ranging from 40% to 100%, depending on the nature of the project.
Test Valley Rural England Prosperity Fund
Grants for capital projects for rural businesses in Test Valley.
Construction Industry Training Board - (CITB) England, Scotland and Wales
A useful source of support offering training and provide knowledge workshops, set policies and offer guidance to enhance sector performance.
Community Energy England
Invest North East England
Invest North East supports businesses looking to locate, relocate or expand to the region.
UKSE (North of England)
UKSE provide loan and equity funding across many business sectors in Tees Valley.
Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE)
Advice on starting and running a social enterprise in Luton & Bedfordshire.
Rural England Prosperity Fund - Surrey
Businesses and charities in the rural areas of Waverley, and businesses charities and community groups in the rural areas of Guildford and Tandridge can apply for a Rural England Prosperity Fund grant
Fenland Rural England Prosperity Fund government grant
Grant funding of up to £10,000 to invest in a capital project for farmers and businesses in Fenland.
Stroud District Council Rural England Prosperity Fund
Fund for capital projects in rural areas of Stroud.
Actionable information, tools and resources
Business Talks – The Reality
Interest rates: What businesses need to know
Understanding how inflation affects your business
Understanding how inflation affects your business
Introduction to business rates
Brent Smithson - Growth Consultant
Durham University Business School - Visiting SME Fellows Programme
PODCAST: Steve Erdal on growing an AI-enabled, human-led business
Expo Sunderland Challenge Launch
Northern Spire Breakfast Briefing and Networking
Ignite Space | 05 February – 06 February 2025
5 tips on using the cloud in your business
Inspiration
Heart of England offers a helping hand to Women's Aid charities
Ambitious approach sees Teesside University in top 10% in England for enterprise
Funding and support on offer to North East England SMEs through Energy Innovation Challenge
Coventry arts sector provided lifeline through partnership
Think global and plant local to tackle climate change
A world of opportunity for Northern Powerhouse exporters to explore
£4.5m collaboration to back health innovations for patients
Significant investment helps AV Dawson service Multi-Million Pound contract
Polymorph acquisition strengthens cloud services for BCN
Tyneside Software Business Expands with Barclays Funding
Teesport becomes first port in Northern Powerhouse to gain international quality mark
How to Maximise the Value of Your Business
Continuing support now, but tax rises to pay for this later
Durham University backs Chamber QES
How can landlords make the most of their HMOs?
Recognition for Teesside University for supporting veterans
£600,000 University of Sunderland Enterprise Zone will help create jobs
Property agency invests in groundbreaking VR technology
Bright future for Renovo following investment
An innovator with plans to embed its technology in a trillion items over the next decade
Simple steps to support workers who use public transport
Quick tips for businesses managing their debts
£35m growth programme opened up to rural businesses
Zilico support access to cervical cancer screenings in remote areas
Events and webinars
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
WATCH: Diversity makes games better
Mythbusting when starting a business
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
WATCH: A guide to business loans
WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app
WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth
WATCH: How to get started with video marketing
WATCH: How to get started with advertising on Facebook and Instagram
WATCH: How video recruitment makes businesses more human
WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business
WATCH: Perfecting your marketing action plan
WATCH: Creating a positive induction experience for new employees
WATCH: Understanding website SEO audits
WATCH: Barriers facing women in business
WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way
WATCH: Why you can’t grow as fast as you wish
WATCH: Understanding client psychology
WATCH: Making Google Analytics work for your business
WATCH: Understanding digital PR
WATCH: How to position your PR effectively
WATCH: How to get journalists to write your story
